Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Transportation and Local Government
Senate Bill 862
Relating to: the administration of the office of county sheriff and the appointment of county medical examiners.
By Senators Wanggaard, Testin and Feyen; cosponsored by Representatives Tusler, Melotik, Behnke, Penterman, Knodl, Wichgers, Piwowarczyk, Kurtz, Green and Novak.
January 23, 2026 Referred to Committee on Transportation and Local Government
February 12, 2026 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Hutton, Wanggaard, Carpenter and Spreitzer.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Van Wanggaard - 21st Senate District
· Andy Phillips - WCA General Counsel
· Rep. Ron Tusler - 3rd AD
· Sheriff Dale Schmidt - Badger State Sheriffs and WI Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
· Sheriff Travis Maze - Badger State Sheriffs and WI Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs association
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Marcie Rainbolt - Wisconsin Counties association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 02, 2026 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Hutton, Wanggaard, Carpenter and Spreitzer.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Hutton, Wanggaard, Carpenter and Spreitzer.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved that Senate Bill 862 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Hutton, Wanggaard, Carpenter and Spreitzer.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Chad Taylor
Committee Clerk
